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Howard Mordoh is known as the LA Rocker or The Dancing Man. If you are in Los Angeles, you probably have seen him at a show or two dancing it up. Howard is a LA legend when it comes to concerts. We talk about Coachella, Desert Trip, LCD Soundsystem to Bruce Springsteen and Howard reminisces about Los Angeles back in the day. Howard’s story is an adventure and if you are an avid concert goer this episode is for you.

Ben Hubbird has worked at CD Baby for 10 years working with the Digital Promotions & Label Relations team. If you are an artist & want to learn more about digital streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music this episode is for you. Ben also is a DJ at XRAY FM in Portland, Oregon.

Cam Dmytryk is a multi-instrumentalist and plays in the band FACIAL. FACIAL’S new album Facade will be released on September 27 on Chain Letter Collective. Cam shares about growing up in Oregon, how FACIAL formed and talks about their upcoming tour.

Joey Dornbos is a musician from Grand Rapids, MI and founded the rock and roll band the Bangups. Joey shares his journey, gives some song writing tips he has learned along the way, and discusses his chase for fame and finding identity.

Joe Gregory is a Seattle based musician and talks about how he endured nine years of industry runaround before he turned age 30. His new EP, Gold Teeth + Glass Eyes dives into the heartbreak and desperation of Joe’s past. Joe’s journey is redemptive and show’s his tenacity to make music after years of industry disappointments.

Tracy Brown is Co-Owner & General Manager of CO5 Music that provides national radio promotion to artists who compete on a national level. Tracy has worked with both major and independent labels and manages artists including Boy Epic & Ray Little. If you are someone who wants to know more about the world of radio take a listen.

Marc Scibilia is an American singer-songwriter. He has had great success by having his music licensed on various television shows and commercials. In 2012 his song “How Bad We Need Each Other“ shot up to the #1 spot on the iTunes Singer-Songerwriter charts. Marc has toured with James Bay, Gavin James, Butch Walker, and Zac Brown Band amongst others. If you are an artist listen to this episode to hear some good words of wisdom!

Nicholas Shelestak is a musician who plays guitars, synths and samplers for Phantogram. Recorded live at Coachella, Nicholas talks about his musical journey, what life is like on the road, photography and gives artists some encouraging words on how to keep going.

Dick Valentine is the lead vocalist and co-founder of the the Detroit based rock band Electric Six. Founded in 1996, Electric Six has 12 full-length albums and a new one coming out later this year. We discuss tour, Dick’s musical journey and lay to rest the Jack White, “Danger! (High Voltage)” rumor.

Pete Davis works at Bunim-Murray Productions as a music supervisor. Bunim-Murray produces shows like The Real World, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Bad Girls Club and Born This Way. If you are interested in becoming a music supervisor or an artist wanting to know more about music licensing this episode is for you.

After quitting his job in A&R at Drive-Thru Records, Peter Verdell formed his project Act As If. Since 2010 Act As If has released multiple albums and has been featured on ABC, MTV, Apple.com and LA’s very own KROQ-Locals Only. Peter shares his journey in the music industry.

Ian Imhof has worked in the music industry in various rolls from marketing, tour and artist management to now being a Senior Publicist. We discuss his journey and fun stories from visiting Abbey Road to getting to work day-to-day with The Lumineers. If you are an artist and want to know more about the PR world be sure to listen.